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The Savannah Tribune • Wednesday, December 27,2023 9
Gov. Kemp: Medical Device Manufacturer
Gerresheimer Expands in Peachtree City
Governor Brian P.
Kemp recently announced that
Gerresheimer, a manufacturer
for the pharma and life science
industry, will invest more than
$88 million in expanding its
manufacturing operations in
Peachtree City, creating over
200 new jobs for Fayette Coun
ty-
“This project is a
prime example of the exciting
growth of the life sciences in
dustry in our state, with compa
nies like Gerresheimer bring
ing career opportunities to all
four corners of Georgia’’ said
Governor Brian Kemp. “Em
ployers from across the globe
can find a skilled workforce
here that we are continuously
investing in through innovative
programs like the GEORGIA
MATCH Direct College Ad
missions Initiative. We’re ex
cited to see how this expansion
will further benefit the commu
nity and surrounding region.’’
Germany-based Ger
resheimer offers a comprehen
sive portfolio of pharmaceuti
cal containment solutions, drug
delivery systems, and medical
devices as well as solutions for
the health and cosmetics in
dustry. Gerresheimer currently
supports more than 260 jobs
in Peachtree City. The existing
Gerresheimer manufacturing
facility is already in the midst
of an expansion, where it will
support an additional 180 jobs
with operations beginning in
April 2024. The recent an
nouncement marks yet anoth
er investment by the company
here in the No. 1 state for busi
ness.
“We appreciate the
continuous support of the State
of Georgia for our expansion in
the U.S.,” said Dietmar Siems-
sen, CEO of Gerresheimer AG.
“The U.S. market is an import
ant growth driver for us, and
the expansion of our operations
in Peachtree City will be key
for growing our medical de
vice business in the U.S. We
are glad that we have found
such favorable conditions and
a highly motivated and skilled
staff here.’’
Gerresheimer’s new
facility will be located in the
Southpark International Indus
trial Park in Peachtree City, and
will produce medical devices,
in particular autoinjectors, to
administer injectable drugs.
Operations are expected to be
gin in fall 2024.
The company is cur
rently hiring for various po
sitions from entry level pro
duction employees to highly
skilled engineers, quality man
agers, and administrative staff.
Hiring for the new facility will
start in early summer 2024. In
terested individuals can learn
more at www.gerresheimer.
com/en/career s/j ob s/j ob- open
ings or contact Vickie Britt at
Vickie.Britt @ gerresheimer.
com.
“We are dedicated
to fostering strong partner
ships and economic growth in
Peachtree City, evidenced by
our support of Gerresheimer’s
plans to expand their facili
ty here,’’ said Peachtree City
Mayor Kim Learnard. “Ger-
resheimer’s commitment to
innovation in the pharmaceu
tical packaging industry aligns
perfectly with our vision for a
prosperous and vibrant city. We
are excited about the additional
employment opportunities and
the positive impact this expan
sion will have on our commu
nity.’’
“I am thrilled to wit
ness Gerresheimer’s continued
commitment to Fayette County
through its expansive growth in
Peachtree City. By choosing to
expand in our community, they
are not only creating job op
portunities but also making an
investment in the future,’’ said
Darryl A. Hicks, Chairman of
the Fayette County Develop
ment Authority. “Having been
an integral part of our com
munity for three decades, Ger-
resheimer’s decision to grow
here speaks volumes about the
quality of our workforce, the
strength of our local economy,
and the supportive environ
ment that Peachtree City and
Fayette County provide.’’
Senior Regional Proj
ect Manager Fernanda Kirch-
ner represented the Georgia
Department of Economic De
velopment (GDEcD) Global
Commerce team on this com
petitive project in partnership
with Fayette County Devel
opment Authority, the Metro
Atlanta Chamber, and Georgia
Power.
“Georgia prides itself
on creating long-term relation
ships with companies, and we
have been fortunate enough to
meet with Gerresheimer’s team
in both Peachtree City and their
headquarters in Germany mul
tiple times,’’ said GDEcD Com
missioner Pat Wilson. “Com
panies locate in Georgia for the
business friendly environment,
and they choose to expand here
because of the state’s solutions
to the challenges facing busi
nesses, including workforce
training. Gerresheimer’s com
mitment to Peachtree City and
Fayette County over the last
30 years shows our approach
works, and we look forward
to Gerresheimer’s continued
growth in Georgia!’’
Georgia is outpacing
the nation in life sciences em
ployment, with a 20 percent
growth rate since 2015. The
industry supports more than
78,000 jobs statewide, and at
least 4,000 life science organi
zations operate in Georgia. In
2022, Georgia exported over
$1 billion in medical instru
ments to international markets.
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The Honorable Lisa G. Colbert
Judge, Superior Court Eastern Judicial District
Chatham County Courthouse
133 Montgomery St. f Savannah, Georgia, 31401
Grand Jury Presentment of the September 2023 Term
Your Honor,
This Grand Jury convened on September 6, 2023, and continued through November 29,
2023. Wc were presented with a total of three hundred thirty (330) hills of indictment, we
returned three hundred twenty-five (325) as True Bills, four (4) were relumed as split
bills, and four (4) were returned as No Bill.
These numbers were as of November 21, 2023, and we had one final session seheduled
for November 29, 2023, those numbers are not included in the totals above. Wc were
given [he financial reports for the Chatham County Sheriff's Office (excluding criminal
warrants) and Chatham County Probate Court to review, and all monies were accounted
for.
During our term as Grand Jupots, we were provided with an opportunity to listen lo the
presentations from various agencies and advocacy groups [hat arc a key part of the
resources that Chatham County has to offer. As members of the community, it helped all
of us to learn what impacts both the victims and defendants of the bills that were heard.
We also learned how the District Attorney’s offiee and law enforcement agencies of
Chatham County are here to find the best solution they can for all persons involved, as we
learned, sometimes the defendants need just as much help as the victims. The DA's
continued dedication and hard work arc something to be respected and truly appreciated.
During our term we were given the opportunity to vole on whether to raise the pay of
future jurors, we know how hand this job is and the responsibility that each juror takes on
with being selected and wc voted to approve a pay increase to help off-balance the
challenges that comes with being a juror.
A.i Grand Jurors wc heard inany cases involving different crimes including illegal drugs,
theft, assault, domestic violence, murder, rape, and the liardesl lo hear without passing
judgement involved crimes against children. One thing that stuck out to me was that most
domestic violence: cases involve a cell phone and possibly the scariest statement was that
if strangulation was involved in the assault that the victim’s chance of being murdered by
that person is over 70% higher than in other domestic disputes.
We all have learned so much of whal happens here in Chatham County, and it was an
eye-operting experience for all of us, I fed that wc will all leave this experience a bit
sadder, but more importantly, a lot wiser of how the system works and that knowledge is
priceless.
Thank you for the opportunity to serve and know that our support is with you and all the
wonderful officers, troopers, advocates, and District Attorney’s that we have met and
listened to. Your dedication is to be commended.
Christy Bush (Foreperson)
Septembcr-Novcmbcr2023 Grand Jury Session
Savannah Technical College Celebrates
Practical Nursing Graduates (Fall 2023)
Twenty students from
the Savannah Technical Col
lege Practical Nursing cohorts
celebrated graduation with a
recent ceremony. Ten of these
graduates have jobs, and others
are in the process of securing
employment. This graduating
class includes STC’s first night
cohort for Practical Nursing
along with daytime students.
The capping and pin
ning ceremony occurs at the
end of a student’s program in a
school of nursing and signifies
the completion of this level of
education and official initiation
into the profession. More than
a tradition, capping and pin
ning are symbols of the nursing
student’s hard work and dedi
cation to their course, practice,
and clinicals.
STC’s Practical Nurs
ing is a competitive admission
program that prepares gradu
ates to give competent nursing
care. This includes selected
academic and occupational
courses (Health Care Assistant/
Nurse Aide) providing a vari
ety of techniques and materials
necessary to assist the student
in acquiring the needed knowl
edge and skills to give compe
tent care. Students participate
in a variety of clinical experi
ences to integrate theory with
practice under the guidance of
the clinical instructor.
Program graduates
have the qualifications of an
entry-level practical nurse.
Satisfactory completion of all
program courses may entitle
a student to participate in the
NCLEX-PN examination and
licensure process to be a li
censed practical nurse (LPN).
Practical Nursing diploma
graduates had a 100% place
ment rate in field AY2022.
Practical Nursing is
offered at the Savannah and
Liberty campuses. For more
information about the Health
Care Assistant, Nurse Aide or
Practical Nursing visit www.
savannahtech.edu/LPN. Apply
today to start pre-requisites for
Practical Nursing. The next co
hort begins in January 2024.
In loving Memory Of
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